Legislation enacted by the U.S. federal government in 1991 with the goal of removing barriers that limit a disabled individual’s ability to engage in normal daily activity in the physical, public environment. US Department of Justice ADA Homepage

The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through a toll-free ADA Information Line. This service permits businesses, State and local governments, or others to call and ask questions about general or specific ADA requirements including questions about the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

ADA specialists are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM until 5:30 PM (eastern time) except on Thursday when the hours are 12:30 PM until 5:30 PM.

Spanish language service is also available.

For general ADA information, answers to specific technical questions, free ADA materials, or information about filing a complaint, call:

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. Eligible small businesses and nonprofits may apply online here.

According to the SBA, the turn around time between submitting your application and cash in hand is about 30 days, so business owners are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. There is no cost to apply. More information and application tips are available on our website here.

By digitally signing up below, YOU PLEDGE to show your strongest support of our local-independent businesses. YOU PLEDGE to support your local farmers, fishermen, ranchers and purveyors. You pledge to support your local retailers, restaurants, service providers and artists. Our local businesses need us now more than EVER. There is power in our daily decisions - power to make or break our neighbors’ businesses. While we are all "social distancing," there are still many safe ways to show our support. From online orders, curb-side pickups, gift certificate orders for later use, and more.

Our local businesses are sharing how we can best continue to support them and we’re putting it all in one easy-to-use website. Visit buylocalchs.com and browse by category or business profile.

Let’s take care of each other! Lowcountry Local First is organizing a list of ways our local businesses are pivoting their service offerings due to the impacts of COVID-19. We are dedicating our "airwaves" to this messaging until things improve.

Tell us what you are doing to help get your products or services safely to your customers. Perhaps you offer delivery or online shipping, curb-side service, extra in-store precautions, FaceTime shopping, gift cards, etc.

To safeguard against the spread of COVID-19 and address the increase of confirmed cases across the nation and in South Carolina, Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie is amending his March 16 Emergency Proclamation and further restricting public gatherings and community events from 50 people to 10 persons or less.

The Department of Housing & Community Development occasionally has funds available. Also, a number of loans are available through the LDC. Additionally, if your business is minority owned, you will find help through the Minority Business Development office.

All new commercial construction, remodeling and alteration activity must be approved through the commercial design review process. The design review process establishes a systematic and uniform review procedure for proposed construction based on the design review guidelines. A Commercial Plans Coordinator will be assigned to each project to assist developers and contractors through the commercial approval and permitting process. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Commercial Projects Coordinator at 843-884-1229 prior to making submittals.

All construction projects where the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds the amount as determined by the Building Official or requires a structural inspection must obtain a building permit. Building permit applications must be submitted with the appropriate supplemental information and site plan. Please contact our Building Inspection Office for more information at 843-884-5184.

The Building Inspection Division reviews construction plans for all commercial development, including additions and renovations. Field inspectors ensure compliance with town building codes and zoning ordinances throughout the construction process. The Inspections Division has a floodplain manager on staff to ensure compliance with the town’s flood damage prevention guidelines and to provide information businesses about flood zone requirements. Construction permits and certificates of occupancy are issued by this division. For more information contact 843-884-5184.

Building permit fees are based on valuation of construction. Construction valuation is determined by the Building Official, based on the most current Building Valuation Tables, as published by International Building Code Council (IBC). Upon determination of valuation, the Building Official will set the amount of the permit fee pursuant to the breakdown and fee schedules stated in the Section 150 of the Code of Ordinances. for more information please contact us at 843-884-5184.

South Carolina Business One Stop or SCBOS is the official South Carolina business web portal. It enables anyone with an existing business or anyone starting a new business to file permits, licenses, registrations, or pay taxes. From the convenience of your computer at anytime, 24 hours a day – 7 days a week, you can take care of your important state filings, and pay for multiple filings and/or taxes with one credit, debit, or EFW payment.

Each section on SCBOS is designed to support all phases of business lifecycle from start-up through expansion. You will find FAQs, custom tutorials, checklists, and other information to help you.

This Program provides a preference to a company if their primary office is located within the Town’s limits and they agree to the terms of the Program. This preference allows the local vendor to receive a percent discount off their bid during the evaluation process to determine the low bidder. For more information please contact the Town of Pleasant's Purchasing Department.

Any organized activity with more than 25 people using or impacting private commercial or public property, facilities, parks, sidewalks or roadways in a manner that varies from its standard land use requires a Special Event Permit. Please note: all Town of Mount Pleasant ordinances (zoning, noise, signage, etc.) must be adhered to in any event; a permit does not constitute permission to violate any ordinance. For more information please go to www.comeonovermp.com

The Town’s Capital Improvement Plan represents a guide for maintenance and acquisition of capital assets. It is an important management tool because it helps evaluate the effects of large capital costs on the Town’s operating budget and financial standing in terms of debt burden and capacity.

Funding availability is determined through the Town’s five-year financial forecast. Estimates of current year and future year funding are based on historic trends and forecasted future economic conditions. Projects are also scheduled to maintain established benchmarks on fund health such as fund balance requirements.

The CIP is prepared annually based on submissions from the Town’s various departments. Projects are reviewed by the Town Administrator, who evaluates how each project meets Council goals, objectives, and requirements, as well as staff-defined criteria such as improving public safety and increasing organizational efficiency. The Strategic Goals are linked to each project.

Yes. The Town Administrator annually presents a recommended CIP to Town Council. Once Town Council approves the CIP by resolution, a financing strategy is developed by the Administration Office based on the five-year financial forecast. The first year of the plan serves as the coming year’s Capital Budget and includes the appropriations needed for the next fiscal year. The subsequent four years of the plan are planning years and subject to annual appropriation by Town Council.

- Acquisition of land.- Construction of a new facility or an expansion of an existing facility.- A non-recurring rehabilitation or a major repair to all or part of a building or its grounds. This should have a cost exceeding $100,000 and a useful life exceeding 10 years.- Planning, design, or engineering related to a capital improvement or other program.

Capital equipment such as fire apparatus, heavy equipment, and other vehicles are not planned in the CIP process. These expenditures are planned and budgeted through lease agreements during the Operating Budget process.

Not at all. We’ll help supply trash bags, gloves, safety vests, pickup sticks, and more. To receive supplies and additional support from the Town of Mount Pleasant, please register your project by 5pm, April 4, 2012.

The Town of Mount Pleasant Public Services Department will help remove the litter you collect and bag. On your event registration form, make sure you indicate where your bags will be located. Please select a location that is curbside, accessible to a sanitation truck, and is not on private property (without written permission). Please contact us if you need help finding a location.

Nature Adventures Outfitters is donating space on their kayaks for the first 20 interested volunteers . If interested, please register to reserve your space on a kayak by emailing ggarrett@tompsc.com. Kayak space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Absolutely! We welcome tours of our facilities and enjoy sharing the work we do with the public. All ages are welcome and tour groups range from civic groups to kindergarten classes. For more information on our campus tours, call Martine Wolfe-Miller at (843) 884-8517 ext. 3402.

Yes. Our social media pages aim to inform and engage residents or visitors. Questions, comments, and concerns are welcome and encouraged, but please note that our social media hubs are moderated online discussion sites and not public forums. To promote respectful discussion within the Town of Mount Pleasant’s social sites, we request that you be courteous and productive and avoid comments that are off-topic, profane, obscene, offensive, sexually explicit, inappropriate, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable. By posting a comment or other material to the Town of Mount Pleasant’s social media sites, users give the Town of Mount Pleasant Communications Office the irrevocable right to review, edit, and/or delete, in its sole discretion, submissions.

Any organized activity with more than 25 people using or impacting private commercial or public property, facilities, parks, sidewalks or roadways in a manner that varies from its standard land use.Please note: all Town ordinances (zoning, noise, signage, etc.) must be adhered to in the production of any event.

A Comprehensive Plan is a local government’s guide for decision making. It is created by studying the existing conditions of the Town, debating preferred future alternatives and priorities, and identifying practical implementation strategies to help the Town reach its preferred future goals. There are nine required “elements” that every Comprehensive Plan must address – population, housing, economic development, community facilities, natural resources, cultural resources, land use, transportation, and priority investments. Thus, the Comprehensive Plan touches land development decisions, capital projects, and many other governmental decisions that might impact the future health of the Town. In South Carolina, communities are required to prepare new Comprehensive Plans every 10 years. Considering the tremendous growth that the area has experienced over the past several years, Town Council decided to move the process up a year, to help town government identify and address its greatest needs.

In South Carolina, communities are required to prepare new Comprehensive Plans every 10 years. Considering the tremendous growth that the area has experienced over the past several years, Town Council decided to move the process up a year, to help town government identify and address its greatest needs. The town wants to develop a Mount Pleasant Planning Area citizen-driven plan that is strategic and actionable, and embraced by the community to better manage the pressures of growth.

As a citizen, business owner, or property owner in the Mount Pleasant Planning Area, you have made an important choice to invest in this community. If you like the community the way it is, you should care because change is always happening. If you want aspects of the community improved you have an opportunity to help prioritize the most important projects or areas to address. This is your best chance to have a direct say in what Mount Pleasant looks like in the future.

The planning process is being led by Planning Commission and Town Staff. A Plan Forum – a group of 34 Mount Pleasant Planning Area residents – was established to provide feedback and guide development of the Plan. The Plan Forum will be geographically and demographically representative of the town’s neighborhoods and planning area. They are charged with meeting on a regular basis to guide the planning consultant in the creation of several milestone deliverables and to process and reflect on information and input provided by the broader public at a series of three open house/workshops held over the next year.

We are committed to an inclusive and open process to foster community engagement and action. There will be three series of input opportunities specifically designed for you to share your ideas. Please follow us on facebook and check the project website for the engagement schedule, and online activities. For more information about the Town of Mount Pleasant Planning and Development Department and the Town of Mount Pleasant 2018-2028 Comprehensive Plan, sign up on our Notify Me module and let us bring the information to you. Customize your experience and engage in information you care about!

A comprehensive plan looks at the various aspects of the built and natural environment and the policies the town uses to make development and preservation decisions. The primary themes that are emerging early in the process and serve as a driver for the update are the rapid growth rate the town has experienced, and the impacts of that growth on our roads, schools, public services and other infrastructure like sewer and water. The state requires certain elements of a comprehensive plan including: land use, transportation, economic development, natural resources, cultural resources, population, housing, community facilities, and priority investments to coordinate financial decisions with the recommendations of the comprehensive plan.

A Long Range Transportation Plan will be developed in concert with the Comprehensive Plan. The project team will be starting this effort with an assessment of existing traffic conditions and other mobility options in the Town. Looking ahead to the future, the team will be working together to identify transportation solutions collaboratively with the land use planning effort to make sure the appropriate improvements and projects are identified to support the growth and development throughout the Town of Mount Pleasant Planning Area. All modes of transportation will be included: autos, trucks, bicycles, transit, and walking. Additionally, the transportation plan will include a review of the traffic operations in the Town. This means we will be looking at signals, signage, and relative solutions to improve mobility.

First continuance request: A return email will advise if the request has been granted. There may be insufficient time to process a request received within 48 hours of the court date which would result in the case going forward as scheduled.

Second continuance request: All requests for a second or subsequent continuance will be ruled on by the judge on the court date if received within 48 hours of the court date. If the request is denied at that time, your case will go forward as scheduled. If your request is granted, the new court date and time will be mailed to you at the address on file.

We are located at 100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Please excuse our appearance as we are proceeding through the last stages of construction or our new town hall. We are located in building C.

A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.

A diagnosis with coronavirus 229E, NL63, OC43, or HKU1 is not the same as a COVID-19 diagnosis. Patients with COVID-19 will be evaluated and cared for differently than patients with common coronavirus diagnosis.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause illness in people, and others, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, only infect animals. Rarely, animal coronaviruses that infect animals have emerged to infect people and can spread between people. This is suspected to have occurred for the virus that causes COVID-19. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) are two other examples of coronaviruses that originated from animals and then spread to people. More information about the source and spread of COVID-19 is available on the Situation Summary: Source and Spread of the Virus.

This virus was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The first infections were linked to a live animal market, but the virus is now spreading from person-to-person. It’s important to note that person-to-person spread can happen on a continuum. Some viruses are highly contagious (like measles), while other viruses are less so.

The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community (“community spread”) in some affected geographic areas. Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.

The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading from person-to-person. Someone who is actively sick with COVID-19 can spread the illness to others. That is why CDC recommends that these patients be isolated either in the hospital or at home (depending on how sick they are) until they are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others.

How long someone is actively sick can vary so the decision on when to release someone from isolation is made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with doctors, infection prevention and control experts, and public health officials and involves considering specifics of each situation including disease severity, illness signs and symptoms, and results of laboratory testing for that patient.

Quarantine means separating a person or group of people who have been exposed to a contagious disease but have not developed illness (symptoms) from others who have not been exposed, in order to prevent the possible spread of that disease. Quarantine is usually established for the incubation period of the communicable disease, which is the span of time during which people have developed illness after exposure. For COVID-19, the period of quarantine is 14 days from the last date of exposure, because 14 days is the longest incubation period seen for similar coronaviruses. Someone who has been released from COVID-19 quarantine is not considered a risk for spreading the virus to others because they have not developed illness during the incubation period.

Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets. Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food. Before preparing or eating food it is important to always wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds for general food safety. Throughout the day wash your hands after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, or going to the bathroom.

It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

In general, because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there is likely very low risk of spread from food products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient, refrigerated, or frozen temperatures.

It is not yet known whether weather and temperature impact the spread of COVID-19. Some other viruses, like the common cold and flu, spread more during cold weather months but that does not mean it is impossible to become sick with these viruses during other months. At this time, it is not known whether the spread of COVID-19 will decrease when weather becomes warmer. There is much more to learn about the transmissibility, severity, and other features associated with COVID-19 and investigations are ongoing.

The following is a list of official Town Holidays. During the noted holiday week, your collection normally will occur one day later than your regular day unless a special schedule is set. Notice of the change in Garbage and Trash collection service is also advertised in the local newspapers. Administrative offices are closed in observance of the following holidays:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Fourth of July / Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving

Christmas (dates to be determined)

Holidays are also posted on the Public Services and Town Calendar - which you can subscribe to!

The following is a list of official Town Holidays. During the noted holiday week, your collection normally will occur one day later than your regular day unless a special schedule is set. Notice of the change in Garbage and Trash collection service is also advertised in the local newspapers. Administrative offices are closed in observance of the following holidays:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Fourth of July / Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving

Christmas (dates to be determined)

Holidays are also posted on the Public Services and Town Calendar - which you can subscribe to!

The following is a list of official Town Holidays. During the noted holiday week, your collection normally will occur one day later than your regular day unless a special schedule is set. Notice of the change in Garbage and Trash collection service is also advertised in the local newspapers. Administrative offices are closed in observance of the following holidays:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Fourth of July / Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving

Christmas (dates to be determined)

Holidays are also posted on the Public Services and Town Calendar - which you can subscribe to!

Our trucks are on the road at 7 am. Your container and debris should be at the curb by that time. We do not have a set time. Even if we come by your house everyday at the same time, we may have to switch routes if a driver is out sick. Such instances can cause a shift in pick-up times.

Please contact the Public Services Department office at (843) 849-2022. There are many reasons why we may have not made a collection! We may have been by early and your container was not out, you may have had non-collectable debris, or we may have had a route change that missed you by accident!

Our collection services begin at 7:00 am. Your garbage container may not have been at your curbside at that time or there may have been items in your container that we must collect separately. Please contact our Public Services Department office at (843) 849-2022 to discuss your circumstances.

Contact our Public Services Department office at (843) 849-2022. We can repair your container with new wheels, new latches, and/or new handles.

*Please note we do not provide cleaning services for smelly containers. Containers should be cleaned with soap and water by the homeowner. Please put the wash water onto a dirt or grassy area - but do not pour it down the stormdrain. Stormdrains flow in to the marsh or your neighborhood pond.

Please check with your neighbors first to see if they grabbed it by accident. If it does not turn up, you will need to file a report with our Police Dispatch Department at (843) 743-7200. The Police will give you an incident number. Once you gain an incident number, call our Public Services Department office at (843) 849-2022. We will then be able to issue you a new container.

Recycling is managed by the County in accordance with state regulations. Check the County's website and the State DHEC's website for answers! Charleston County Recycling can be reached at (843) 720-7111.

Charleston County has several area drop-sites. The nearest center (depending on your location) is the Charleston County Recycling Center ((843) 720-7111) located on Romney Street or the Maxville Road Convenience Center ((843) 928-3860) located in Awendaw.

The landfill is located on Bees Ferry Road in West Ashley. Household hazardous waste should be taken to this site for proper disposal. You can contact the landfill at (843) 763-8564 for hours and directions.

For more information regarding proper recycling or disposal of household hazardous waste, call Charleston County recycling at (843) 720-7111, or for more information visit their website!

The Town has a used oil recycling drop-off center at the Public Services Department maintenance facility. Our drop-off center is located under the blue awning across the road from our Waste Management office at 1365 Sweetgrass Basket Parkway. We can accept 5 gallons of oil or gas/ oil mixtures at a time. We also accept oil filters too Help protect our local waterways from pollution - make sure oil and gas/oil mixtures never go down the storm drain!

There is an estimated 90,000 Cubic Yards of debris on the street from Hurricane Dorian. The Town tracks 337 “Neighborhoods” within the Town. Of these neighborhoods, 92 have been completed, 79 are ongoing/planned, and 166 have not been started. We are seeing on social media that residents are starting to get upset that their debris hasn’t been collected yet. It is going to take some time to get everything picked up. As more contract crews become available the pace of debris pickup will increase.

For numerous reasons, it is hard to project exactly when we will get into each neighborhood. Our ability to collect debris is based on the number of people we have available on any given day, the amount of equipment that is available. The pace that we collect debris is driven by the volume of debris in each neighborhood, how consolidated the debris piles are, and the traffic and travel time it takes to get from the collection point to the drop site and then back to the collection point. We will continue releasing Daily Pickup Updates after the morning coordination meetings to ensure we communicate accurate information.

There are several possibilities why your pile was missed:- There was non-vegetative debris mixed into your pile.- Vegetative debris was not cut down to 4 ft.- Something was blocking your pile and we couldn’t get to it.- Some of the contractor crews are initially skipping cul-de-sacs and coming back with smaller equipment before they move into other areas.- We accidentally missed it.

If we missed your pile, please remember there will be a second pass across the entire Town once the first pass is completed. If we have the opportunity to go back to it during the first pass, we will.

- Please review the Debris Separation Guidelines on the graphic from FEMA. The only storm debris authorized for collection for Hurricane Dorian is vegetative debris. If other items are mixed into vegetative debris piles, the pile may not be collected.- Please review the “Tips for Curbside Debris Placement” infographic. Make sure to keep all piles away from ALL utilities so we don’t damage critical infrastructure. Do not block roadways or sidewalks.- We are cleaning what we can but ask for help on completing the finishing touches (sweeping and bagging leaves, cleaning up smaller debris left behind after piles are picked up, etc.)- If you have multiple small piles of vegetative debris, please combine them to increase efficiency in the collection process.

Depending on your property's flood risk, you may be federally required to have flood insurance for your property while it is under a loan. The amount of flood insurance coverage required is determined by the National Flood Insurance Program. Even if you are not required to have flood insurance, it is a good idea to consider adding it to your insurance policy.

Although flooding, tropical weather, and winter weather are common hazards in the Low Country, it is important to consider other types of emergencies and disasters. Natural, technological and intentional hazards have the potential to impact our area. You can help prepare yourself and family by making and emergency plan and family communicaitons plan. You can also build emergency kits to store in your home and car. See our website for Individual Preparedness to learn more.

An Emergency Operations Center is a place where coordination of information and resources occurs in order to support an emergency or disaster response. The Town's EOC is located at Town Hall, and will have representation from fire, law enforcement, medical services, public services and others as needed.

Resilience refers to our capacity as individuals, communities, government, businesses, and organizations to withstand, adapt, and even thrive despite stressors and shocks associated with a changing frequency of adverse weather, disasters, and chronic coastal hazards. Resilience requires a strategic and coordinated approach for everyone involved. The Town incorporates resiliency considerations into our day to day culture and decision making.

AftershockAn earthquake of similar or lesser intensity that follows the main earthquake.

EarthquakeA sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth’s crust, accompanied and followed by a series of vibrations.

EpicenterThe place on the earth’s surface directly above the point on the fault where the earthquake rupture began. Once fault slippage begins, it expands along the fault during the earthquake and can extend hundreds of miles before stopping.

FaultThe fracture across which displacement has occurred during an earthquake. The slippage may range from less than an inch to more than 10 yards in a severe earthquake.

MagnitudeThe amount of energy released during an earthquake, which is computed from the amplitude of the seismic waves. A magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter Scale indicates an extremely strong earthquake. Each whole number on the scale represents an increase of about 30 times more energy released than the previous whole number represents. Therefore, an earthquake measuring 6.0 is about 30 times more powerful than one measuring 5.0.

Seismic WavesVibrations that travel outward from the earthquake fault at speeds of several miles per second. Although fault slippage directly under a structure can cause considerable damage, the vibrations of seismic waves cause most of the destruction during earthquakes.

No. Neither the USGS nor Caltech nor any other scientists have ever predicted a major earthquake. They do not know how, and they do not expect to know how any time in the foreseeable future. However based on scientific data, probabilities can be calculated for potential future earthquakes. For example, scientists estimate that over the next 30 years the probability of a major EQ occurring in the San Francisco Bay area is 67% and 60% in Southern California.

The USGS focuses their efforts on the long-term mitigation of earthquake hazards by helping to improve the safety of structures, rather than by trying to accomplish short-term predictions.

Heat Wave: Prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity.

Heat Index:A number in degrees Fahrenheit (F) that tells how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to the air temperature. Exposure to full sunshine can increase the heat index by 15 degrees.

Heat Cramps: Muscular pains and spasms due to heavy exertion. Although heat cramps are the least severe, they are often the first signal that the body is having trouble with the heat.

Heat Exhaustion: Typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a hot, humid place where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating. Blood flow to the skin increases, causing blood flow to decrease to the vital organs. This results in a form of mild shock. If not treated, the victim’s condition will worsen. Body temperature will keep rising and the victim may suffer heat stroke.

Heat Stroke: A life-threatening condition. The victim’s temperature control system, which produces sweating to cool the body, stops working. The body temperature can rise so high that brain damage and death may result if the body is not cooled quickly.

Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.

Most heat disorders occur because the victim has been overexposed to heat or has over-exercised for his or her age and physical condition. Older adults, young children, and those who are sick or overweight are more likely to succumb to extreme heat.

Conditions that can induce heat-related illnesses include stagnant atmospheric conditions and poor air quality. Consequently, people living in urban areas may be at greater risk from the effects of a prolonged heat wave than those living in rural areas. Also, asphalt and concrete store heat longer and gradually release heat at night, which can produce higher nighttime temperatures known as the “urban heat island effect.”

The Communications Office issued a comprehensive article at the beginning of the hurricane season highlighting steps the Town of Mount Pleasant will take to protect the lives and property of Mount Pleasant residents. Prepare for a major hurricane!

An influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus appears against which the human population has no immunity, resulting in epidemics worldwide with enormous numbers of deaths and illness. With the increase in global transport, as well as urbanization and overcrowded conditions, epidemics due the new influenza virus are likely to quickly take hold around the world.

Outbreaks of influenza in animals, especially when happening simultaneously with annual outbreaks of seasonal influenza in humans, increase the chances of a pandemic, through the merging of animal and human influenza viruses. During the last few years, the world has faced several threats with pandemic potential, making the occurrence of the next pandemic a matter of time.

Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death.CDC urges you to take the following actions to protect yourself and others from influenza (the flu). Follow the "Three Steps"

A tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service when tornadoes are possible in your area. Remain alert for approaching storms. This is time to remind family members where the safest places within your home are located, and listen to the radio or television for further developments. A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar.

- An approaching cloud of debris can mark the location of a tornado even if a funnel is not visible. - Before a tornado hits, the wind may die down and the air may become very still. - Tornadoes generally occur near the trailing edge of a thunderstorm. It is not uncommon to see clear, sunlit skies behind a tornado.

Absolutely not! Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable. A mobile home can overturn very easily even if precautions have been taken to tie down the unit. When a tornado warning is issued, take shelter in a building with a strong foundation.If shelter is not available, lie in ditch or low-lying area a safe distance away from the unit.

You may receive an incident report by calling the Fire Department at 843-884-0623 or by submitting the Request an incident report form. You can choose to receive the report by e-mail, fax or picking it up from the Fire Department Headquarters at 100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.

Call Fire Department Headquarters at (843) 884-0623 for more information. A firefighter will schedule an appointment and perform a courtesy inspection. The MPFD provides smoke alarms free of charge to the residents of Mount Pleasant.

Public participation is the process through which information is shared and the extent to which community members can be involved in their local government. It involves building relationships, exchanging information, and working together to make Mount Pleasant even better.

It is important to have public participation because the decisions being made today are complex and they are tremendously impactful to both current and future generations in Mount Pleasant. It is imperative that citizens are aware of the decisions we face and that they have a say in shaping the future of their community.

A community roundtable meeting is a small group meeting between citizens, elected officials, and senior staff members to discuss community priorities, preferences and opinions. The goal of these meetings is to strengthen community relationships, exchange information, and involve more people in their local government.

After brief introductions, citizens are asked to share their thoughts on what is important to them. They are encouraged to ask questions and suggest ideas. Town officials share information about upcoming projects, major challenges, and opportunities for public participation.

This small group format allows for more in-depth discussion in an informal setting. It provides citizens with another opportunity to give their input and receive a response beyond public hearings and Town Council meetings.

We are currently scheduling meetings with citizens, neighborhood associations, civic groups, faith organizations, and non-profit entities. Keep in mind that these are designed to be small group meetings of groups 20 members or less. If you would like to schedule a meeting, please contact the Government Outreach Officer, Lauren Sims at LSims@tompsc.com or by phone at (843)884-8517.

There are many ways for you to stay up to date on the latest Town news, events, and happenings. Our website is updated constantly and full of information about upcoming meetings, news, special events, project information, and more. Visit us online at www.tompsc.com to find more information. In addition to our website, we also offer the following ways for you to stay informed:

• Subscribe to our Notify Me module to receive email and text alerts about the subjects most important to you

Searches can be completed using the property address or Tax Map number (TMS). Searches are completed faster if the TMS number is known. If you do not have a Tax Map number for your property, please go to the Charleston County GIS site and look it up or contact the Planning and Engineering Division.

It is always best to be represented by an attorney in a court matter. At the same time, the court solicitor / prosecutor and/or charging police officer are available for consultation prior to court. You do not need an attorney to consult with the court solicitor / prosecutor and/or charging police officer.

Town Corporation Counsel represents the Town of Mount Pleasant and does not provide legal advice to citizens. However, legal issues may be brought to Corporation Counsel's attention by telephoning the legal department at (843) 849-2020.

The town administrator is available to handle the day-to-day business of the town and the council. Appointments with the mayor or town administrator may be made by telephoning (843) 884-8517, or correspondence may be sent to the mayor, Town Council, and/or town administrator at:100 Ann Edwards Ln.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has constructed a precept describing standard fitness requirements for industry professionals. The decree prescribes that a firefighter not only be able to perform all aspects of his duties, but also maintain the capacity to train and instruct future recruits. The Peer Fitness Training program encourages applicants to ascend toward the professional level of fire chief while accomplishing the basic missions of safety-management protocol.

For residential lots, only trees 16 inches in diameter (measuring trunk 4 1/2 feet from the ground) require a permit from the Town of Mount Pleasant. Residential trees that are exempt from a permit are those under 16 inches in diameter as well as the following tree species: pine, sweet gum, callary pear, river birch, mimosa, chinaberry, Chinese tallow, camphor tree, and white poplar trees. Trees located within special buffer areas, critical areas, easements, or rights-of-way may be protected regardless of size or species.

Yes. The permit can be issued to you as the owner or for a contractor who is licensed to work in South Carolina. If you live in the Old Village Historic District, additional approval from Planning and Engineering or the Old Village Historic District Commission will be necessary before a permit can be issued.

Yes. The Town allows accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in most residential zoning districts. Please call the Planning & Engineering Division at (843) 884-1229 to verify that there are no restrictions on your property and an ADU can be constructed on your property. Size, location, occupancy, and other requirements may be found in Zoning Code Section 156.110 & 156.111. A building permit application must be submitted to the Building Inspection Division. The application will be reviewed and approved by both the Building Inspections and Planning and Engineering Divisions before a permit is issued.

If you are looking for the recorded plat for your property, please contact the Charleston County RMC Office at (843) 958-4800. If you are looking for a site plan showing your house on the lot, please contact the Permitting Office of the Building Inspection Division at (843) 884-5184. If you are looking for an aerial view of an area or a zoning map, please fill out a map request or contact the Planning Department at (843) 884-1229..

Yes. All changes, including moving, a sign require a sign permit. Different shopping centers have different requirements for sign types and styles. Shopping center owners provide a Master Sign Program to the Town to facilitate permit reviews comply with their guidelines and other Town ordinances. In some instances, an electrical permit may be required. We can help you determine all necessary steps for a safe installation.

Only trees 16 inches in diameter (measuring trunk 4 1/2 feet from the ground) require a permit from the Town of Mount Pleasant. Trees that are exempt from a permit are those under 16 inches in diameter. All pine, sweet gum, callary pear, river birch, mimosa, chinaberry, Chinese tallow, camphor tree, and white poplar trees are not protected species unless they are in a buffer, critical area or right-of-way.

Yes. The permit can be issued to you as the owner or a contractor who is licensed to work in South Carolina. If you live in the Old Village Historic District, additional approval from Planning and Engineering will be necessary before a permit can be issued.

Yes. The Town allows accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in most residential zoning districts. Please call the Planning & Engineering Division at (843) 884-1229 to verify that your property can have an ADU. Size, location, occupancy, and other requirements may be found in Zoning Code Section 156.110 & 156.111. In addition to building permit submittal requirements, an ADU Site Plan must be submitted to the Planning & Engineering Division along with a Recorded Covenant Affidavit.

If you are looking for the recorded plat for your property, please contact the Charleston County RMC Office at (843) 958-4800. If you are looking for a site plan showing your house on the lot, please contact the Permitting Office of the Building Inspection Division at (843) 849-2029. If you are looking for an aerial view of an area or a zoning map, please fill out a map request or contact the Planning & Engineering Division at (843) 884-1229.

Most applications are made to the board. Minor work on non-historic properties can be approved by staff. If your property is Historic or if the work does not qualify as minor it must be reviewed by the board. Please refer to page 25 of the guidelines for a list of minor work.

Yes, if the driver has a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance on the golf cart, and has obtained a $5 registration sticker from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Then the golf cart can be legally operated on secondary residential streets and may cross a primary highway or street during daylight hours only within two miles of their residence.

The Town of Mount Pleasant’s Town Ordinance 132.21 prohibits the use of paint ball guns within the Town of Mount Pleasant. However, paint ball guns can be used with the owner’s permission in undeveloped land of over 300 acres or can be used during approved special events.

Recycling is provided by the County in accordance with state regulations. Charleston County Recycling can be reached at (843) 720-7111. You can also check the County's website and the State DHEC's website for more information!

There are several entities who own and maintain roads in Mount Pleasant - the Town, the Highway Department (SCDOT), Charleston County, and then there are Private Roads. Potholes can be reported to the Town for review and repair, those belonging to other entities will be forwarded to that respective agency. Call the Public Services Department office at (843) 849-2022 or report your concern here!

The Town is responsible for replacing missing or damaged street signs on Town roadways. To identify a missing or damaged street sign, call the Public Services Department office at (843) 849-2022 or report your concern here! Please note that some subdivisions may have specialty signs. Also, private subdivisions and areas will have signs that they are responsible for maintaining.

Please visit our Curbside Collection pages to see if your question can be answered there. We provide general information about our services, including frequently asked questions and holiday schedules on the event calendar! For more information, please call the Public Services office at (843) 849-2022.

Curb repairs can be evaluated for hazards. Areas of ponding water are not considered a hazard but large cracks, missing sections, or larger offsets may qualify. To determine who owns the road and if a repair is warranted, please contact the Public Services Department office at (843) 849-2022 or report your concern here.

The Town cuts grass on most primary roadways - we do not cut grass in subdivisions. Some primary roads are on a maintenance schedule while others are cut on an as needed basis. Please call the Public Services Department office to identify an overgrown area at (843) 849-2022 or report your concern here.

The Town will investigate low tree limbs over roadways to determine the responsible party and the urgency of the hazard. To report the limb to the Public Services Department at (843) 849-2022 or report your concern here.

The Town will investigate sidewalk damage for the hazard level and report the information if a repair is warranted to the appropriate road owner/ agency. Residents and property owners are required to keep clear any sidewalk abutting their property, to maintain vegetation along the sidewalk, and to report sidewalk concerns. Areas in need of repair can be reported to the Public Services Department at (843) 849-2022 or you can report your concern here.

Street lights are owned and maintained by SCE&G. Please contact SCE&G at 1-800-251-7234 to report any issues to them directly. You will need the pole number that is stamped on the pole for them to know where to respond.

This Program provides a preference to a company if their primary office is located within the Town’s limits and they agree to the terms of the Program. This preference allows the local vendor to receive a percent discount off their bid during the evaluation process to determine the low bidder. Click here for the Local Vendor Partnership Program Application

As a member of the Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex you may reserve tennis courts free of charge up to 48 hours in advance by calling 843-856-2162 or by emailling Shelli Davis at sdavis@tompsc.com. As a non-member of the facility, you may reserve a court the day of for a small fee.

We keep a handful of names and numbers on hand to help out players that are searching for a team to play on. Once this is complete, you will need to have a USTA membership and a membership with the Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex.

Tennis courts at the Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex on Whipple Road need to be reserved and paid for in advance during normal business hours. Our courts in the Old Village on Royall Avenue and at Park West are free of charge and are first come first serve. No league play is permitted at Royall or Park West.

The ball machine is available at the Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex only and is available during normal business hours. Mount Pleasant Tennis staff reserves the right to not rent the machine during peek hours. There is a $10/hr charge for use of the machine.

When you pull into Wando High School go to the left side of the school near the baseball and softball fields. Go inside the main entrance of the school on that side. The Wrestling Room is just past the gymnasium on the left side of the hallway.

April 30th is the cutoff date for baseball. This is the official date for USA Baseball. For example, for the Fall Lowcountry League if your child turns 11 years old on April 29th he or she would play in the 11-12 Lowcountry League for the fall season and in a 11-12 year old league for the spring season.

We highly recommend to sign your son or daughter up for the Dixie Leagues first. All players must be evaluated and drafted onto a Dixie team. Any player not selected to the Dixie League will automatically be transferred into our Recreation League for that particular age group. However, if this is your child's first time ever playing baseball, registering for the Recreation League might be the best fit.

Most baseball teams are going to have two games during the week (Monday-Thursday). Some coaches might practice a little more each week so please be prepared for about four days a week. Some younger leagues will play games on Saturdays as well.

All players will need cleats, a glove, baseball pants, a belt, and a pair of socks. Please ask your coach what color pants, socks, and belt you need first. We also recommend that you buy your child a baseball helmet with a facemask or cheek guard (C-Flap) on it.

The Premier Jammer Travel Basketball program is a local team. You may contact Everett German at 843-345-3455 or Nathaniel Frayer at 843-607-6194 or email: premier_basketball@yahoo.com for more information concerning their travel team.

There is no such thing as Middle School Football. All football is run through the Recreation Department, and in the Middle School League we try to the best of the numbers keep kids divided by the school that they attend. (This again is all dependant on the numbers.)

The age Cut off is August 31st, of the previous year (this years cut off is 8/31/11). This is in compliance with US Lacrosse Rules. We offer lacrosse to 5-18 year olds. Our age groups will be u18, u15, u13, u11, u9, and u7 this year as long as registration numbers allow.

All rain-out information will be sent out through RainedOut.com. Please sign up at https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=650e80e0f6c55876521f. For further information call (843) 884-2528. Rain Out Information

Is exercise room orientation required? You must be an active Senior Center Member and an Informed Consent/Liability Waiver must be signed before you can begin using the equipment in the exercise room. We do recommend you view, at your convenience, our video orientation on Equipment Safety and Etiquette. It is available online in the Quick Links section of our Web page. We also have a Wellness Specialist who is available by appointment on Thursday's for an equipment orientation. You can contact her at nhitte@tompsc.com to make an appointment. The Center also has three Certified Geriatric Personal Trainers who are available for individual orientations well as a Yoga Personal Trainer and a Certified Balance & Mobility Specialist. These individual orientations range from $25.00 for 1/2 hour to $40.00 for a full hour of personalized instruction. For further information feel free to call the Senior Center at 856-2166.

Hours change monthly. Typically, during the school year, we are open after school, Saturday afternoons, and some school holidays. Summers, we are open Monday - Saturday afternoon. We are closed on Town holidays. Click here for the Monthly Schedule

You will need to fill out our sponsorship form on the website and submit it the the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department. Our Sponsorship Coordinator will process the form once the fees have been received.

The quickest way is to fill out a Team Sponsorship Form. But our Sponsorship Coordinator is happy to help you through the process. Feel free to call (843) 884-2528 ext. 120 or e-mail RecSponsorship@tompsc.com. Team Sponsorship Form

As a member of the Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex you may reserve tennis courts free of charge up to 48 hours in advance by calling 843-856-2162. As a non-member of the facility, you may reserve a court the day of for a small fee.

We keep names and numbers of team captains on hand to help out players that are in search of a team. Once you find a team, you will need to have a USTA membership and a membership with the Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex.

We have active senior groups for both men and women that play Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex. Both groups meet year round starting by 8:00 AM. A MPRD annual senior tennis membership is required.

The ball machine is available at the Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex only and is available during normal business hours. Mount Pleasant Tennis staff reserves the right to not rent the machine during peek hours. There is a $10 per half hour or $15 per hour charge for use of the ball machine. Call 856-2162 to check availability and reserve the ball machine.

Tennis courts at the Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex on Whipple Road need to be reserved and paid for in advance during normal business hours. Court usage fee is $3 for residents/$6 non-residents per player for hard courts and $6 for residents/$12 non-residents per player for clay courts. Our courts in the Old Village on Royall Avenue and at Park West Recreation Complex are free of charge and are first come first serve, however; MPRD programs have court priority. No league play is permitted at Royall Avenue or Park West.

This is a year round program, with different sports each season. We offer bocce, bowling, swimming, golf, soccer, basketball, kickball, canoeing, social events such as dances, pumpking painting, birthday get togethers, trips to the fire station, police station, news station and many more opportunities. We also partner with Special Olympics to attend state competitions.

Payment, of both the reservation and damage deposits, is required at the time of contract signing. These deposits are separate from the Rental Fee. Please view the specific pages for our facilities to get more information on specific fees and our cancelation policy.

Sorry! We do not have packets of information. Hopefully you will find all the basic information on this web site! You can contact the booking office at (843) 849-5343 if you have booking/ contract questions, or contact our staff at Alhambra Hall at (843) 849-2053 if you have event set up questions for the Hall rentals. You can view a sample contract for each facility on their pages!

Alhambra Hall - All rentals Saturday through Thursday night end at midnight (12:00 am). Friday rentals end at 1:00 a.m.

If necessary, all lights will be turned on fifteen (15) minutes after the stated times and the clean-up time frame will begin immediately. The renter has two (2) hours after the event to clean and remove equipment.

Lakeside Pavilion - All rentals end at midnight with one (1) hour to clean up following the event.

We offer a discounted rate for residents booking for their IMMEDIATE family only (parent, spouse, child, sibling.) Please see our page about fees and our sample contract for specifics. We cannot make exceptions to the qualifications.

No, the booking party is responsible for having their catering staff or someone else clean the hall after the event. They have two hours at Alhambra Hall and one hour at the Pavilion after their event ends to perform this cleaning and trash removal.

Please arrange to practice at another location or schedule your rehearsal earlier on your rental day. If you choose to rehearse at Alhambra Park (located across the street) you must stay on the park side and no parking spaces on the hall side are to be used. The hall is booked on most dates. The booking party has use of the hall, grounds, and parking. A rehearsal would interrupt their event and use of the hall.

The details of the alcohol policy are laid out in the contract. The two most important items are that if you have alcohol on-site, we require a Mount Pleasant off-duty police officer. Second, we require that you hire either a certified license bar service or take out your own liability insurance policy listing the Town of Mount Pleasant as additionally insured.

The development of land to build our homes, roads, shopping centers and amenities removes natural areas that helped absorb rain. When we build, the run-off from rainfall is channeled and increases in volume. This rain has to go somewhere. The drainage systems are in place to help protect us from flooding. In addition, the rain picks up large and small pieces of pollution off of the ground and carries it to the system outflows (our creeks and marshes). We are now tasked to prevent pollution from occurring or capture the pollution and treat the water before it leaves our system. These operations require funding. Collectively all property owners in the Town pay a small fee to maintain the larger municipal system.

Most projects and operations require more funding that any single fee payment. The Town uses the fees to complete routine maintenance, emergency maintenance and manage small projects. Many projects require considerable resources to pay for the engineering work, permitting, and construction. It may take some time to get these projects implemented. Property owners should report issues so that problem areas can be identified for a future study - and possibly a project!

The Stormwater Division conducts routine maintenance, emergency repairs, and small projects. We also collect data and manage large capital improvement projects, respond to illegal dumping and pollution reports, we can review areas of concern and if the solution is outside of our areas of responsibility - we can suggest ideas for property owners to undertake. Visit our Services page for more details!

A sinkhole is a hole that may form in the road or in your yard. The hole can be from many things, an old tree stump, a hole in a utility pipe, or settling debris. Sometimes sewer and storm drain pipes (different pipes and systems) can crack or separate. This opening allows water and soil to get into the pipe - leaving a hole up above it! Generally our sinkholes are isolated to an area right next to the pipe. These holes are usually only a few feet wide and deep, unlike sinkholes in Florida that are caused by limestone erosion. Areas of concern should be reported for investigation and routed to the right agency.

A drainage easement gives some "agencies" (like the Town), the right to use a part of your property for a special purpose (like having a drainage system). The agency does not own the property, or maintain the trees, shrubs, or grass - only their system. The easement owner has the right to enter your property to inspect their system and perform maintenance of their system. Certain restrictions may prohibit property owners from building in these areas or restrict landscaping or fence placement. If the area needs to be dug up - the easement owner does not have to replace anything that the property owner puts in that area.

Perhaps you want to install a fence, pipe a ditch, add a drain connection, or make a different alteration in this area. You will need to submit a plan of your work and an encroachment permit application form to the Stormwater Division of the Public Services Department. Please note: not all alterations can be approved!

General ditch upkeep is up to the property owner. Leaves and debris should never be placed or raked into or along ditch systems. Property owners should cut grass and keep up with the ditch area as they perform their regular yard maintenance. If the ditch is collapsing or has filled in with dirt, the problem can be reported to the Town. Staff will investigate and determine which agency owns the ditch and submit a service request for the property owner. Generally, the repair work consists of digging out the ditch to the correct depth.

Ponds and underground stormwater systems are maintained by Homeowner Associations or private property owners. The Town can provide general upkeep and maintnenance advice to owners but does not do any cleaning or weed control. New systems installed since September 2007 are required to conduct annual inspections, conduct routine maintenance and submit an annual report to the Town's water quality staff.

Residents who live in low lying or flood prone areas should have an emergency back-up plan and make individual preparations well before a storm is forecasted to impact our area. The Town provides only a limited amount of sandbags on a first come first serve basis - only if a hurricane is forecasted for our area. We will place pallets of bags out at several locations around Town, 48 hours prior to landfall. We cannot guarantee that bags will be available to specific homes and we do not offer delivery or pick-up services.

The Town has a used oil recycling drop off center at our maintenance facility. We can accept 5 gallons of oil - or gas/ oil mixtures at a time. We also accept oil filters too! Our facility is located under the blue awning across the road from our Waste Management office at 1365 Sweetgrass Basket Parkway. Help protect our local waterways from pollution - Make sure oil and gas oil mixtures never go down the storm drain!

It is against the law to pump chlorinated pool water into the storm drain system; this includes backwash water. However, with permission, Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) may accept pool water into the sanitary sewer system. To request to discharge pool water into the sewer, you can reach MPW's Customer Service Center at (843) 884-9626. Customer Service personnel will need to know the dimensions of your pool and general sewer discharge location. If you are draining the de-chlorinated water from the pool (not the filter backwash) - this can be sent to the public storm drain - try to avoid pumping right before, during, or after rain events! For more information, please contact our Stormwater Office at (843) 856-2157.

The Municipal Court will remain operational in its current location at 100 Ann Edwards Lane in Mount Pleasant. Parking areas and public accesses will be clearly marked on the site so please be sure to follow the posted signs.

A list of all Town services are outlined by location on this website. If you don’t see what you are looking for on this list, please give us a call at (843) 884-8517 and we will be happy to provide you with the information you need.

All Town meetings will continue to be held in their current locations. Town Council meetings will be held in the Council Chambers located in Building D of the Municipal Complex. The Committees of Council meetings will continue to be held in Public Meeting Room 1 located in Building A of the Municipal Complex.

Yes, the gym, football field, and track will remain open. Please remember that you will be immediately adjacent to an active construction site and use caution when using these facilities. All parking and public accesses will be clearly marked on the site throughout construction.

Prioritizing the resurfacing of existing paved roads will be done utilizing our computerized Pavement Management System, which is based on the technical evaluation of the overall condition of each road. This eliminates the need for request for resurfacing of specific roads. If you have questions regarding the Town's resurfacing program or the Pavement Management System, you may contact Town staff at (843) 856-3080.

The Public Services Department is responsible for the maintenance of existing street signs on all Town owned roads. Call (843) 849-2022. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is responsible for the maintenance of state owned roads. Call (843) 740-1665. Charleston County is responsible for the maintenance of county roads. Call (843) 202-6140.

The Town of Mount Pleasant Transportation Department offers traffic calming solutions through the Traffic Calming Program. The program currently employs two types traffic calming devices, speed humps and all-way stop controls. The Transportation Department staff accepts application for the Traffic Calming Program each July. However, requests can be made to the Transportation Department anytime during the year and staff will confirm the street section is eligible for the program.

You do not need a permit to replace/repair residential driveways. However, in the event a homeowner wishes to extend or build a new driveway over an easement or right of way, the Town requires the homeowner to obtain an Encroachment Permit. The cost is $25.00. We do not accept credit cards at this time. Check only - made payable to the Town of Mount Pleasant. Please contact Amie Woods, Senior Roadway Inspector, for questions regarding Encroachment Permits. Call (843) 856-3080 or email: awoods@tompsc.com or: Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances – Code 158.05 (B)

Please use this link to view the Transportation Impact Fee Schedule or reference the Code of Ordinances for additional information by following these steps: Go to official Town Website. Click - Government Click - Code of Ordinances Click - View Code In quick search box type - 154.01 which starts Title for Municipal Impact Fees Transportation Impact Fees start at 154.08 and ends 154.16 liberal construction; violations

Although there are video cameras at the majority of the traffic signals throughout the Town, these cameras are for detection only. The Town does not collect or store video footage from traffic signal cameras.

The highest concentration of vehicular accidents within the Town of Mount Pleasant occurs along our main thoroughfare, US 17. This is partially because the roadway carries the highest volume of vehicles compared to other corridors such as Long Point Rd or Coleman Blvd, but it is also due to excessive speeds on this facility. The speed limit along most of US 17 is posted for 45 mph and the traffic signals along this corridor are coordinated based upon the posted speed limit. In short, if you travel 45 mph, there is a higher likelihood of receiving a green signal at each intersection as you progress along the corridor, regardless of direction. Conversely, if you travel above the posted speed limit, you will be more likely to be stopped at a traffic signal prematurely because you will reach that downstream traffic signal before the coordinated system prompts a green signal. Beyond the obvious fact that driving the posted speed limit is in general safer for you and other motorists, speeding on US 17 will not decrease your travel time from one end of Town to the other. Please demonstrate caution and show respect for your neighbors by driving the posted speed limit throughout the Town.

The Twenty-Sixth Amendment gives 18 to 21 year olds a voice in our democracy. Students who leave home to attend college should have the right to choose where they vote. In most states it is possible for students to make this choice, but the laws governing voting eligibility can be tricky, confusing, or downright restrictive. Students can be unfairly targeted by election officials or partisan challengers and often have trouble establishing residency where they live and attend school.

This guide explains the basic residency, registration, identification, and absentee voting requirements for student voters in each of the 50 states and the D.C.Student Voting Guide

Visit our Residential page to find out more information on the Storm Drain Marking Program and other volunteer activities through the Water Quality Division. You can also contact our NPDES coordinator at 843-856-2157 or stormwater@tompsc.com.

The Town has a used oil recycling drop off center located at our maintenance facility. We can accept 5 gallons of oil or gas at a time. We can also accept oil filters too! Our facility is located under the blue awning across the road from our Waste Management office at 1355 Sweetgrass Basket Parkway. You can also recycle used oil at the Charleston County Recycling Center at 13 Romney Street or by contacting your local auto retail store to see if they collect used oil at their location. Help protect our local waterways from pollution - make sure oil and gas oil never go down the storm drain!

The Water Quality division can tailor their presentation to your needs, whether your focus is water quality, stormwater policy, household BMPs, construction permitting, or other. Presentations may include lectures, informational brochures, hands-on activities, and more and are designed to reach a variety of audiences and ages. Please contact the Town's NPDES Coordinator to coordinate a presentation at your venue. You can reach us by phone at 843-856-2157 or by email at stormwater@tompsc.com.

It is against the law to pump chlorinated pool water into the storm drain system. However, with permission, Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) will accept pool water into the sanitary sewer system. To request to discharge pool water into the sewer, you can reach MPW's Customer Service Center at 843-884-9626. Customer Service personnel will need to know the dimensions of your pool and general sewer discharge location. For more information, please contact our Stormwater Office at 843-856-2157.

Yes, all projects have some type of submittal to make to be in compliance with either the NPDES program or Town ordinances. The type of Town review required is dependent on the land disturbance area and type of construction being completed. Please review the Construction page of the Stormwater Division website for additional information on the type of review specific to your project or contact the Stormwater Division at 843-856-2157.

Please note that this is a STATE permit, Mount Pleasant is required to assist the state with the implementation of the state's permit. Any permit questions need to be directed to the SCDHEC coastal office at 843-953-0200.

2012 Permit requirement 2.4.2

A. If you previously received authorization to discharge for the current phase of your Project under the 2006 CGP, you shall be granted coverage under the 2012 general permit as long as your construction site complies with Section 3.1.1.F of the new permit. There will be no additional fees associated with an extension of coverage for existing sites under the new general permit. However, SCDHEC may, at its discretion, require an Applicant to confirm their intent to be covered under this new permit following its effective date. Should confirmation be requested and not provided within 30 calendar days from the date of the written request, coverage under the new general permit will be terminated. Should a site with terminated coverage be determined not to be finally stabilized or construction continues; the Owner/Operator must submit a new NOI, Comprehensive SWPPP, and all other required information, under Section 2.3 of this permit, along with appropriate fees. All construction activities must cease, except for those required to stabilize the site, until authorization to discharge may be granted.

B. All projects that received permit coverage under the 2006 CGP must modify their current SWPPP, as required by Section 3.1.1.F, and any SWPPP changes must be implemented no later than six (6) months following the effective date of the new permit.

C. For projects covered under the 2006 CGP, any individual or group that has signed a Co-permittee Agreement may continue to conduct work as a Co-permittee as long as the project’s coverage remains active and under the control of the operator to whom coverage was originally granted. SCDHEC Stormwater Permitting

3.1.1 F. All SWPPPs associated with coverage approvals under the 2006 CGP, where coverage has not been terminated, will have to be updated in accordance with Section 3.1.1.F.I. Upon request, the Permittee shall make the updated SWPPP available for review by DHEC, MS4, or other local review entities. Any SWPPP changes must be implemented no later than six (6) months following the effective date of the new permit. I. The SWPPP approved for coverage under the 2006 CGP, will have to be revised to meet the following requirements in order to come into compliance with this permit: (a). 3.1.1.H.V.(h) – Record Keeping. An appendix must be added to the SWPPP to track the progress, compliance, modifications, and those associated with the construction site. (b). 3.2.10 – Non-Numeric Effluent Limits. Site-specific procedures and information must be included within the C-SWPPP that addresses all applicable Non-Numeric Effluent Limits, which would not significantly impact the approved design (i.e., would not be considered a Major Modification per Section 3.1.7.C of this permit). This would include, but is not limited to, any addition/relocation of erosion control BMPs, changes to internal drainage patterns, limiting the amount of disturbed area allowed at any given time, minimizing steep slopes, enhancing the stabilization of steep slopes, preserving topsoil, minimization of exposed construction debris, and restricting the use of the additional prohibited discharges listed in Section 3.2.10.E of this permit. (c). 4.2.B – Frequency of Site Inspections. All references to construction site inspection frequencies that are greater than once every calendar week must be revised to meet this weekly inspection requirement. (d). 4.2.D - Rain Gauge. A rain log must be added as an appendix of the SWPPP. (e). 4.2.H - Inspection Records. An inspection log must be added as an appendix of the SWPPP.

Clearing and Grading inspections are performed to ensure that all sediment and erosion controls (i.e. - silt fence, inlet protection, and construction entrances) and tree protection has been installed per your approved plans. You can only begin installation of these BMPs after you have received your Town approval and SCDHEC Construction General Permit (CGP). Clearing and Grading permit applications are availabe at the "Forms" page. Remember to have your SWPPP inspector inspect the site and sign the application prior to submitting to the Town. Submit all Clearing and Grading applications to ddandy@tompsc.com. The Clearing and Grading Inspector will contact you to coordinate an inspection date and time.

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control defines land disturbing activity as "any use of the land by any person that results in a change to the natural cover or topography that may cause erosion and contribute to sediment and alter the quality and quantity of stormwater runoff". This may include clearing, grading, excavation, placement of fill, and any other construction activity that is classified as earth disturbing. Tree removal is also considered land disturbance unless the entire root/stump structure is left in situ.

If you received NPDES approval through the State, you will need to hire a certified SWPPP inspector to perform inspections of your site. The SWPPP inspector will check to ensure that all erosion control structures are being maintained and that there is minimal risk of contaminated runoff leaving the site. These inspections should be performed either, 1) every 7 days or 2) every 14 days and within 24 hours of 0.5 inches of rainfall. To find a list of South Carolina certified SWPPP inspectors, visit http://www.clemson.edu/public/cepsci/.

It is the property owner's responsibility to perform annual inspection and routine maintenance on their BMP. This applies to all owners of the property, even if you were not the original owner that installed the BMP. The Town is mandated by the State to enforce this inspection and maintenance. Visit our Post-Construction Process page to find out more information on long-term maintenance of your BMP.